A MEMORABLE DAY FOR TROOP 911.Byline: MARK KELLAM valleynews.com Nine members of Boy Scout Troop 911 of Northridge took part in a historic celebration in Sacramento on Tuesday. The Scouts helped out at an event that commemorated both the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the 225th anniversary of the Purple Heart Purple Heart U.S. medal awarded to those wounded in military action. [Am. Hist.: Misc.] See : Bravery . During the ceremony, they escorted Purple Heart recipients to their seats. They also escorted soldiers who fought in Iraq. Veterans from all wars since World War II were at the ceremony. The local Scouts were Justin Smith Justin Smith is the name of:
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